Northeast Indiana Now

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May 2024

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Your daily rundown of stories produced by the WBOI News Team and Indiana Public Broadcasting, covering Northeast Indiana and the Hoosier State. Hosted by Richard Sanchez.

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May 10, 20245 min

May 10, 2024: More On Braun Running Mate, Keys To Literacy Program, Noel Investigation Continues

Host Richard Sanchez begins the program with reactions to Mike Braun's choice of running mate in his run for Indiana governor. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Kirsten Adair shares more about the Keys to Literacy program, which is designed to open more spots for teachers to complete new literacy training. Aprile Rickert has the latest from the ongoing investigation into Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 20244 min

May 9, 2024: Primary Aftermath

Host Richard Sanchez begins the program with more on GOP gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun's running mate selection. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith tells us about the two statehouse incumbents that lost their primaries on Tuesday. WBOI's Julia Meek sits down with ARCH, Inc. board member Karen Richards about the development of the "house in a box" movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 20244 min

May 8, 2024: Primary Election Round-Up

Host Richard Sanchez walks us through the major races decided in the May 7, 2024 primary election in Indiana, with the help of reporting from the WBOI News Team and Indiana Public Broadcasting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 20244 min

May 7, 2024: Polling Safety Hotline, Hospital Financial Strains, FSSA Medicaid Program Change

Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith starts us off with resources for voters encountering problems at the polls. Elizabeth Gabriel has more on new analysis that shows some Indiana hospitals are under major financial strain. Abigail Ruhman tells us more about FSSA moving forward with Medicaid program changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 20249 min

May 6, 2024: IU Commencement Amid Protests, SUN Bucks Could Help With Groceries, Primary Preview

Host Richard Sanchez begins the program with the sounds from Indiana University's commencement ceremony over the weekend as protests continue. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Kirsten Adair has more on the new "SUN bucks" program, which has the goal of helping Indiana families with school-aged children receive money for groceries. And WBOI's Tony Sandleben speaks with Michael Wolf of the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics about the 3rd District congressional primary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 20245 min

May 3, 2024: Two Candidates File For Fort Wayne's 6th District, Parental Consent Abortion Law Struck Down, FSSA Update On Attendant Care

Host Richard Sanchez begins this edition with information on the two latest candidates to file for Fort Wayne's 6th District City Council seat, which is vacant following the selection of its former representative Sharon Tucker as the city's mayor. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith has more on a federal court striking down the state law banning people from informing minors of states’ abortion laws without parental consent. Abigail Ruhman shares an update from FSSA to families of medically complex children regarding attendant care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 20244 min

May 2, 2024: Ball State Protest Over Gaza War Begins, Treasurer To Invest More In Israeli Bonds, Speed Cameras In Work Zones Imminent

Indiana Public Broadcasting's Thomas Ouellette shares the latest from Ball State University, where an encampment has been set up in protest of the war in Gaza. Host Richard Sanchez tells us more about Indiana Treasurer Daniel Elliott's commitment to invest $5 million in state dollars in Israeli bonds. Brandon Smith tells us what we need to know about speed cameras coming to some work zones in the summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 20244 min

May 1, 2024: No Charges Filed Yet In Protests, Four School Corporations Prepare For Referenda, Holcomb Completes 100 Miles Of Trails

Host Richard Sanchez starts things off with the latest from the anti-war protests in Monroe County last week. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Kirsten Adair walks us through the four referenda on the ballot for the May 7 primary. And Michael Gallenberger has more on Governor Eric Holcomb is celebrating the completion of 100 miles of trails in the Next Level Trails program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 30, 20244 min

Apr. 30, 2024: New Haven Officer-Involved Shooting, Caucus Date For Tucker Replacement, Primary Questions Answered

Host Richard Sanchez starts off this edition with the latest on an officer-involved shooting on a domestic battery call in New Haven that left a suspect dead and two officers injured. Allen County Democrats have announced a date for the caucus to fill Mayor Sharon Tucker's now-vacant city council seat. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith answers your questions as Indiana is one week away from its primary election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 29, 20249 min

Apr. 29, 2024: Google Breaks Ground In Fort Wayne, IU Faculty Member Speaks Out On Arrest, Doc West At ACPL

Host Richard Sanchez starts us off with the sights and sounds from Google's groundbreaking ceremony in southeast Fort Wayne Friday. We then hear from an IU faculty member on their arrest for protesting the war in Gaza on campus. And WBOI's Julia Meek sits down with Fort Wayne rock radio icon Doc West to discuss his new photo collection on display at the Allen County Public Library.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.